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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.57, 211.83 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.57, 211.83 and 112.04 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.57 : 211.83 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.57/211.83 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.57x = 211.83 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.57x = 23,732.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732.37/153.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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